Extensible carbon emission factor database: empirical study for the Chinese construction industry

K. Lu, X. Deng, Y. Zhang, X. Jiang, B. Cheng, Vivian W. Y. Tam

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Abstract

A carbon emission factor (CEF) database is required for the basis of carbon emission calculation in construction projects. However, the default values for existing CEF databases cannot cover the complex resources involved in a construction project. Therefore, this paper proposes a three-step method to guide the establishment of an extensible CEF database for the construction industry, including (1) data collection and parser, (2) data extension, and (3) data encoding and storage. The data extension mechanisms provide the supply chain perspective considering temporal issues and the accounting perspective to streamline the process. Aiming to address the lack of a comprehensive CEF database for the construction industry in China, this paper uses this method to establish a carbon emission factor database for the Chinese construction industry (CEFD for CCI). This database is open and free with 646 CEFs, including five parts: energy, human, material, machinery, and greenspace. This paper provides a way for developing and less developed countries to establish an expandable CEF database, which benefits the parser, extension, encoding, and storage of new resources, as well as computer access.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)41482-41501
Number of pages20
JournalEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research
Volume31
Issue number29
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2024

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Keywords

  • Construction and building industry
  • Life cycle assessment
  • Extendable process
  • China
  • Carbon emission factor

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